Electrical Estimation Draftsman

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil & Gas sector is seeking qualified Electrical Engineering professionals for estimation and drafting roles. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AutoCAD, a strong background in UAE standards, and excellent attention to detail. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and is based in Abu Dhabi. Join us to contribute to exciting projects in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in estimation and drafting in Oil & Gas construction projects.
• Good knowledge of UAE standards (DEWA/ADNOC/SEWA).
• Experience in preparing cable schedules and panel schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and modify electrical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Assist in preparing technical and commercial proposals for bids.
• Maintain drawing logs and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Coordination

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

ITI in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Estimation software (e.g. CCS Candy)

Job description

• Prepare and modify electrical drawings such as SLDs wiring layouts lighting earthing and cable routing using AutoCAD.

• Review tender/IFC drawings and extract quantities for electrical BOQ.

• Assist estimation engineers in preparing technical and commercial proposals for bids.

• Perform material take-offs and prepare detailed quantity sheets.

• Cross-check drawing specifications and ensure compliance with client requirements and industry standards.

• Coordinate with procurement and engineering teams for clarification on material specs and drawings.

• Maintain drawing logs revision history and ensure up-to-date documentation.

Qualifications :

• Diploma or ITI in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

• 35 years of relevant experience in estimation and drafting in Oil & Gas construction projects in the UAE or GCC.

• Proficient in AutoCAD MS Excel and basic estimation tools.

• Good knowledge of UAE standards DEWA/ADNOC/SEWA specifications.

• Experience in preparing cable schedules load schedules and panel schedules.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in quantity estimation.

• Good communication and coordination skills.

Additional Information :

• Knowledge of electrical codes such as IEC NEC.

• Familiarity with estimation software (e.g. CCS Candy or similar) is an advantage.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time